Splashy & Moderate

Scenic Float Full Day

Experience the natural beauty of the Colorado River on our Full Day Upper Colorado Full Day Scenic Float trip! You’ll paddle a gently flowing section of the Colorado River that is inviting to all ages, encountering a few small class II rapids, as you wind through the Gore Range and mountain ranch land.

The Highlights Of Your Trip

Our Full Day Scenic Float departs from the small town of Kremmling and quickly immerses you in Colorado’s wilderness! With time to swim and sunbathe, our float trip provides a fun and relaxing adventure experience, perfect for families and kids ages 5 and up.

Book this trip

1

How much

Pricing

From $149

Ages 12+

From $144

Ages 5-11

2

What's included

Activities

  • Rafting
3

Trip Length

Duration

Full Day, includes lunch

4

How Hard

Difficulty

Splashy & Moderate
5

Who can go

Minimum Age

5 years old & Up

Trip Highlights

A. What to Expect

  • Full-day scenic float trip on 11-14 miles of the beautiful Upper Colorado River
  • The chance to relax amidst stunning scenery
  • Paddle smaller class II rapids
  • Breaks to sunbathe or swim
  • Deli-style lunch provided by your guides
  • The opportunity to individualize your trip- members of your group are able to choose from a raft, stand-up paddleboard, or inflatable kayak

B. Trip Itinerary

  • Meet with your guide at our Kremmling outpost
  • Gear up for your float trip
  • Shuttle to the start of your float trip
  • Spend the morning on the water, relaxing and paddle
  • Break for a deli style riverside lunch
  • Hit the water for more floaty fun in the afternoon
  • Return to our Kremmling outpost

C. Who will love this trip?

  • Families with kids as young as 5
  • Groups looking for a relaxing full-day adventure
  • Nature lovers hoping to enjoy some of Colorado’s most majestic scenery

What to expect

On Your Whitewater Rafting Adventure

group on scenic float on Upper Colorado River

Fun and Floaty

Relax on our scenic 11 to 14 mile full-day float trip on the magnificent Upper Colorado River. All ages will enjoy the opportunity to float, splash, and sunbathe amid stunning scenery. Marvel at the power of the river that begins at the Continental Divide, passes through 7 states, and winds through the Grand Canyon, as you paddle mellow class II rapids. For lunch, your guides will set up a deli-style spread for your group to enjoy on the riverbank!

three rafts on the upper colorado river with rocky cliffs on either side.

Stunning Scenery

The Kremmling area offers ruggedly beautiful scenery, with opportunities to explore one of the United States’ most iconic rivers. Listen as your guide provides fascinating history and stories about the surrounding area and points out bighorn sheep scattered along the cliffs nearby. Keep an eye out for the natural hot spring nestled along the river’s bank, as well as for the many birds and animals abundant in the area.

Raft and equipment, including safety helmets and lifejackets.

Included Gear & Packing List

All of your gear will be provided for your rafting excursion. This includes:

  • PFD
  • Wetsuit (if necessary)
  • Splash jacket (if necessary)

WHAT TO BRING

  • Shoes that will stay securely on your feet… no flip flops or crocs!
  • Fleece and/or quick dry clothing
  • Waterproof sunscreen & sunglasses
  • Cash to tip your raft guide
two people kayaking down river. Greenery and rocks on either side.

Continue the Adventure

In the beautiful area of Kremmling, Colorado, there’s no shortage of activities to immerse yourself in before or after your adventure. Here are a few options to consider:

  • Experience the thrill of fly-fishing in the renowned Gold Medal waters of the Colorado River
  • Embark on a journey through time at Fossil Ridge, and view fossils dating back to an earlier era of Colorado’s history
  • Take a scenic drive along the Colorado Scenic Byway, pausing at picturesque spots like Inspiration Point to soak in breathtaking views of the Gore Canyon

Trip Location

Oars up on a Colorado River.

Kremmling

1606 Park Avenue
Kremmling, CO 80459

Kremmling is the perfect destination for families looking for a mountain getaway. Our Upper Colorado River Scenic Float rafting trip welcomes adventurers as young as 2 years old on a half day or full day adventure on mellow Class II rapids. While in Kremmling, be sure to also try one of our Fly Fishing excursions or kick up dirt on our UTV Rentals!

You will find our Kremmling outpost just 45 minutes from Summit County and just under two hours from Denver.

AVA Blog

Browns Canyon rafting with OTC and AVA

Our Experience Rafting Browns Canyon at High Water

Written by Rosa Canales, Copywriting Marketing Specialist Read more about our authors here. On June 19th, the AVA team joined up with OutThere Colorado to […]

three rafts on the upper colorado river with rocky cliffs on either side.

What to Expect this 2024 Colorado Rafting Season

With rafting starting this weekend, we are stoked for another epic season of adventure! Our outposts in Buena Vista and Idaho Springs open for rafting […]